- March 24, 2026
In February, 911±¬ÁÏ Dining, in partnership with the Office of New Student and Family Programs, hosted a Teaching Kitchen designed specifically for first-year and transfer students. The 50 available spots filled immediately, a clear signal that today’s students are looking for connection, not just consumption.
- June 24, 2025
911±¬ÁÏ has selected Chartwells Higher Education, a national leader in campus dining, as its new dining services provider, following a comprehensive and competitive RFP process. 911±¬ÁÏ’s contract with Chartwells begins on July 1 and is expected to transform dining on campus.
- February 21, 2025
911±¬ÁÏ has won four consecutive Gold STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) Assessment, and it’s thanks in part to campus systems and organizations such as the Food Recovery Network (FRN).
- January 23, 2025
Cindy Smith, a professor in 911±¬ÁÏ's Department of Environmental Science and Policy, took her EVPP 302 Biomes and Human Dimensions students to a composting facility last fall to give them a front-row seat for food and yard waste recycling.
- April 1, 2024
Right before Earth Day, Small Island Big Song presents a "jaw-dropping" (Billboard) concert experience at the Center for the Arts on April 20, combining music, spoken word, and stunning projections to showcase unique oceanic grooves and soulful island ballads, while shining a light on the devastating effects of climate crisis on our world’s oceans. As a Mason Artist-in-Residence, Small Island Big Song will also deeply engage with the community through a series of education and engagement programs.
- February 15, 2024
911±¬ÁÏ Facilities has installed 23 Bigbelly zero waste stations on the Fairfax and Mason Square campuses. These solar-powered stations support Mason’s recycling and composting goals through their user-friendly design, technology upgrades, and capacity-based alerts.Â
- January 26, 2024
Mason Dining and Starship Technologies, the world’s leading provider of autonomous delivery services, are celebrating five years of autonomous robot deliveries at 911±¬ÁÏ.
- October 13, 2023
Mason has become the first college verified by Spokin, a mobile app and platform helping individuals with food allergies and celiac disease find safe food options.
- August 17, 2023
As 911±¬ÁÏ starts the fall 2023 semester, get ready for new culinary adventures with Mason Dining—fresh dining options, sustainability initiatives, and fun events. Let’s dive into the top five food-related experiences to try this fall.
- July 7, 2023
Mason Dining is thrilled to be able to bring the Mason community food that is both delicious and respectful of kosher rules.